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Rosberg wanted Alonso as replacement
While happy that Mercedes has opted to put Valtteri Bottas alongside Lewis Hamilton this year, Nico Rosberg admits that as a race fan, having sensationally retired from the sport last month, he would have preferred to see Fernando Alonso replace him. 'I'm now a fan, and on that side of the fence, it's very easy to respond,' he told Spanish newspaper Marca. 'Everyone says Alonso and I say it too, because there would be fireworks with Hamilton.' Indeed, for while the pair appeared to get on famously these days, their previous pairing in 2007 did indeed result in fireworks. Clearly surprised by Hamilton's pace, skills and determination from the outset, Alonso struggled to maintain what he...
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